With almost a fully healthy roster, Houston outlasted Sacramento at the Sleep Train Arena.
Record: 42-33.

April 3: Rockets 112, Kings 102

With almost a fully healthy roster, Houston outlasted Sacramento at the Sleep Train Arena.
Record: 42-33.

Photo: Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press

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April 1: Rockets 111, Magic 103

Omer Asik (22 points and 18 rebounds) led the Harden and Parson-less Rockets to a huge first half lead and then let the backups take care of business in the fourth quarter against the lowly Magic.
Record: 41-33. less

April 1: Rockets 111, Magic 103

Omer Asik (22 points and 18 rebounds) led the Harden and Parson-less Rockets to a huge first half lead and then let the backups take care of business in the fourth quarter ... more

Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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March 30: Rockets 98, Clippers 81

Chandler Parsons throws down two of his 15 points during the blowout victory.
Record: 40-33.

March 30: Rockets 98, Clippers 81

Chandler Parsons throws down two of his 15 points during the blowout victory.
Record: 40-33.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Chronicle

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March 29: Grizzlies 103, Rockets 94

With the loss, Memphis moved up 2-1 over Houston in the season series.
Record: 39-33.

March 29: Grizzlies 103, Rockets 94

With the loss, Memphis moved up 2-1 over Houston in the season series.
Record: 39-33.

Photo: Danny Johnston / Associated Press

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March 27: Pacers 100, Rockets 91

Indiana is the NBA's top defensive unit and they came to Houston and effectively shut down the league's top offensive unit.
Record: 39-32.

March 27: Pacers 100, Rockets 91

Indiana is the NBA's top defensive unit and they came to Houston and effectively shut down the league's top offensive unit.
Record: 39-32.

Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

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March 24: Rockets 96, Spurs 95

James Harden hit the game-winning jumper with just under five seconds left as the Rockets held off the Spurs in the heat of the playoff race.
Record: 39-31.

March 24: Rockets 96, Spurs 95

James Harden hit the game-winning jumper with just under five seconds left as the Rockets held off the Spurs in the heat of the playoff race.
Record: 39-31.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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March 22: Rockets 116, Cavaliers 78

Houston's reserve players got to play in the fourth quarter and the Rockets took control against Cleveland long before the end of regulation.
Record: 38-31.

March 22: Rockets 116, Cavaliers 78

Houston's reserve players got to play in the fourth quarter and the Rockets took control against Cleveland long before the end of regulation.
Record: 38-31.

The Rockets watched a 19-point lead after three quarters shrink quickly in the closing minutes, but thanks to some clutch drives by Jeremy Lin and great free throw shooting by James Harden they were able to hold on for their 37th victory of the season.
Record: 37-31. less

March 20: Rockets 100, Jazz 93

The Rockets watched a 19-point lead after three quarters shrink quickly in the closing minutes, but thanks to some clutch drives by Jeremy Lin and great free throw shooting by ... more

Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

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March 17: Warriors 108, Rockets 78

A cold start from the field led to the worst loss of the season for James Harden and Co.
Record: 36-31.

March 17: Warriors 108, Rockets 78

A cold start from the field led to the worst loss of the season for James Harden and Co.
Record: 36-31.

James Harden's first career triple-double led the Rockets to a hard-fought win against the Bobcats. Patrick Patterson contributed 14 fourth quarter points.
Record: 26-23.

Feb. 2: Rockets 109, Bobcats 95

James Harden's first career triple-double led the Rockets to a hard-fought win against the Bobcats. Patrick Patterson contributed 14 fourth quarter points.
Record: 26-23.

Photo: Nick de la Torre / Chronicle

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Jan. 30: Nuggets 118, Rockets 110

James Harden scored 21 points, but Danilo Gallinari's 27 points (15 in the second half) led the Nuggets to the win.
Record: 25-23.

Jan. 30: Nuggets 118, Rockets 110

James Harden scored 21 points, but Danilo Gallinari's 27 points (15 in the second half) led the Nuggets to the win.
Record: 25-23.

Photo: Joe Mahoney / Associated Press

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Jan. 26: Rockets 125, Jazz 80

Utah had a difficult time containing Houston, as the Rockets won their third consecutive contest. Jeremy Lin had 12 points and seven assists
Record: 25-22.

Jan. 26: Rockets 125, Jazz 80

Utah had a difficult time containing Houston, as the Rockets won their third consecutive contest. Jeremy Lin had 12 points and seven assists
Record: 25-22.

Photo: Rick Bowmer / Associated Press

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Jan. 26: Rockets 119, Nets 106

The Rockets were unstoppable on offense in this one, putting up 119 points on Brooklyn.
Record: 24-22.

Jan. 26: Rockets 119, Nets 106

The Rockets were unstoppable on offense in this one, putting up 119 points on Brooklyn.
Record: 24-22.

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Jan. 25: Rockets 100, Hornets 82

The Rockets won three out of four games against New Orleans this season.
Record: 23-22.

Jan. 25: Rockets 100, Hornets 82

The Rockets won three out of four games against New Orleans this season.
Record: 23-22.

Photo: Gerald Herbert / Associated Press

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Jan. 23: Nuggets 105, Rockets 95

The Nuggets used a 36-22 third quarter differential to coast to an easy win in Houston.
Record: 22-22.

Jan. 23: Nuggets 105, Rockets 95

The Nuggets used a 36-22 third quarter differential to coast to an easy win in Houston.
Record: 22-22.

Photo: Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle

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Jan. 21: Rockets 100, Bobcats 94

James Harden scored a team-high 29 points and Carlos Delfino added 16 off the bench as the Rockets snapped their seven-game losing streak.
Record: 22-21.

Jan. 21: Rockets 100, Bobcats 94

James Harden scored a team-high 29 points and Carlos Delfino added 16 off the bench as the Rockets snapped their seven-game losing streak.
Record: 22-21.

Photo: Chuck Burton / Associated Press

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Jan. 19: Timberwolves 92, Rockets 79

Cold shooting and turnovers lead to more losing as the Rockets dropped a seventh game in a row.
Record: 21-21.

Jan. 19: Timberwolves 92, Rockets 79

Cold shooting and turnovers lead to more losing as the Rockets dropped a seventh game in a row.
Record: 21-21.

Photo: Stacy Bengs / Associated Press

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Jan. 18: Pacers 105, Rockets 95

The Rockets couldn't keep up with the red-hot shooting by the Pacers (46% from the field, 58% for 3s) and fell to 7-13 on the road this season.
Record: 21-20.

Jan. 18: Pacers 105, Rockets 95

The Rockets couldn't keep up with the red-hot shooting by the Pacers (46% from the field, 58% for 3s) and fell to 7-13 on the road this season.
Record: 21-20.

Photo: Darron Cummings / Associated Press

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Jan. 16: Mavericks 105, Rockets 100

The Rockets were able to tie the game up in the fourth quarter before the Mavericks sealed their fate in the closing minutes. The Rockets have now lost 13 straight games to division opponents when playing away from Toyota Center.
Record: 21-19. less

Jan. 16: Mavericks 105, Rockets 100

The Rockets were able to tie the game up in the fourth quarter before the Mavericks sealed their fate in the closing minutes. The Rockets have now lost 13 straight games to ... more

Photo: Paul Moseley / McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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Jan. 15: Clippers 117, Rockets 109

Even without star point guard Chris Paul, Los Angeles made easy work of the Rockets. Houston lost it's fourth consecutive game.
Record: 21-18.

Jan. 15: Clippers 117, Rockets 109

Even without star point guard Chris Paul, Los Angeles made easy work of the Rockets. Houston lost it's fourth consecutive game.
Record: 21-18.

Russell Westbrook and the Thunder were too much for the Rockets to handle as he scored 28 points to go along with eight assists and eight rebounds.
Record: 16-14.

Dec. 29: Thunder 124, Rockets 94

Russell Westbrook and the Thunder were too much for the Rockets to handle as he scored 28 points to go along with eight assists and eight rebounds.
Record: 16-14.

Photo: Scott Halleran / Getty Images

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Dec. 28: Spurs 122, Rockets 116

Tim Duncan and the Spurs were too much for the Rockets to handle. Duncan contributed 30 points in this high-scoring affair.
Record: 16-13.

Dec. 28: Spurs 122, Rockets 116

Tim Duncan and the Spurs were too much for the Rockets to handle. Duncan contributed 30 points in this high-scoring affair.
Record: 16-13.

Photo: Eric Gay / Associated Press

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Dec. 26: Rockets 87, Timberwolves 84

James Harden scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and 15 of the Rockets’ final 17 points for the come-from-behind victory in Minnesota.
Record: 16-12.

Dec. 26: Rockets 87, Timberwolves 84

James Harden scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and 15 of the Rockets’ final 17 points for the come-from-behind victory in Minnesota.
Record: 16-12.

Photo: Jim Mone / Associated Press

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Dec. 25: Rockets 120, Bulls 97

Omer Asik throws down two of his 20 points against his former team. Asik also had 18 rebounds and three blocks.
Record: 15-12.

Dec. 25: Rockets 120, Bulls 97

Omer Asik throws down two of his 20 points against his former team. Asik also had 18 rebounds and three blocks.
Record: 15-12.

Photo: David Banks / Getty Images

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Dec. 22: Rockets 121, Grizzlies 96

The Grizzlies defense was no match for the Rockets up-tempo offense.
Record: 14-12.

Dec. 22: Rockets 121, Grizzlies 96

The Grizzlies defense was no match for the Rockets up-tempo offense.
Record: 14-12.

Photo: Scott Halleran / Getty Images

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Dec. 19: Rockets 125, 76ers 103

Jeremy Lin and the Rockets won their second consecutive contest against Philadelphia.
Record: 13-12.

Dec. 19: Rockets 125, 76ers 103

Jeremy Lin and the Rockets won their second consecutive contest against Philadelphia.
Record: 13-12.

Photo: Dave Einsel / Associated Press

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Dec. 17: Rockets 109, Knicks 96

Jeremy Lin recorded 22 points, eight assists and four rebounds in his first trip back to New York as a Rocket.
Record: 12-12.

Dec. 17: Rockets 109, Knicks 96

Jeremy Lin recorded 22 points, eight assists and four rebounds in his first trip back to New York as a Rocket.
Record: 12-12.

Photo: Henny Ray Abrams / Getty Images

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Dec. 16: Raptors 103, Rockets 96

The Rockets' road woes continued as the Raptors pulled away so secure a victory in the closing minutes of the game. Jose Calderon recorded his second career triple double.
Record: 11-12. less

Dec. 16: Raptors 103, Rockets 96

The Rockets' road woes continued as the Raptors pulled away so secure a victory in the closing minutes of the game. Jose Calderon recorded his second career triple ... more

Photo: Aaron Vincent Elkaim / Associated Press

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Dec. 14: Rockets 101, Celtics 89

Forward Greg Smith helped the Rockets roll past the Celtics with his 20 points and three blocks.
Record: 11-11.

Dec. 14: Rockets 101, Celtics 89

Forward Greg Smith helped the Rockets roll past the Celtics with his 20 points and three blocks.
Record: 11-11.

Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Dec. 12: Rockets 99, Wizards 93

The Rockets knocked off the Wizards with help from this Patrick Patterson dunk in the fourth quarter.
Record: 10-11.

Dec. 12: Rockets 99, Wizards 93

The Rockets knocked off the Wizards with help from this Patrick Patterson dunk in the fourth quarter.
Record: 10-11.

Photo: Houston Chronicle

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Dec. 10: Spurs 134, Rockets 126 (OT)

Jeremy Lin had his best scoring performance as a Rocket, but the Spurs pulled away in overtime.
Record: 9-11.

Dec. 10: Spurs 134, Rockets 126 (OT)

Jeremy Lin had his best scoring performance as a Rocket, but the Spurs pulled away in overtime.
Record: 9-11.

Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

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Dec. 8: Mavericks 116, Rockets 109

James Harden's 39 points weren't enough to get the Rockets past the Mavs in Kevin McHale's return.
Record: 9-10.

Dec. 8: Mavericks 116, Rockets 109

James Harden's 39 points weren't enough to get the Rockets past the Mavs in Kevin McHale's return.
Record: 9-10.

Photo: Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle

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Dec. 7: Spurs 114, Rockets 92

Jeremy Lin and the Rockets were an easy opponent for Tony Parker and the Spurs.
Record: 9-9.

Dec. 7: Spurs 114, Rockets 92

Jeremy Lin and the Rockets were an easy opponent for Tony Parker and the Spurs.
Record: 9-9.

Photo: Eric Gay / Associated Press

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Dec. 4: Rockets 107, Lakers 105

It wasn't the usual cast of characters who helped the Rockets get past the Lakers. Instead of Jeremy Lin and James Harden it was Toney Douglas and Greg Smith who got the job done.
Record: 9-8. less

Dec. 4: Rockets 107, Lakers 105

It wasn't the usual cast of characters who helped the Rockets get past the Lakers. Instead of Jeremy Lin and James Harden it was Toney Douglas and Greg Smith who got the job ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Dec. 1: Rockets 124, Jazz 116

Jeremy Lin had one of his better games in a Rockets jersey, recording 19 points and 8 assists.
Record: 8-8.

Dec. 1: Rockets 124, Jazz 116

Jeremy Lin had one of his better games in a Rockets jersey, recording 19 points and 8 assists.
Record: 8-8.

Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

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Nov. 28: Thunder 120, Rockets 98

James Harden had his worst night in a Rockets uniform, shooting 3-16 from the field against his ex-team.
Record: 7-8.

Nov. 28: Thunder 120, Rockets 98

James Harden had his worst night in a Rockets uniform, shooting 3-16 from the field against his ex-team.
Record: 7-8.

Photo: Sue Ogrocki / Associated Press

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Nov. 27: Rockets 117, Raptors 101

Guard James Harden had 24 points and 12 assists, which helped the Rockets get back to .500.
Record: 7-7.

Nov. 27: Rockets 117, Raptors 101

Guard James Harden had 24 points and 12 assists, which helped the Rockets get back to .500.
Record: 7-7.

Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

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Nov. 23: Rockets 131, Knicks 103

Chandler Parsons recorded a career-high 31 points, James Harden added 33 and 9 assists as the Rockets cooled off the Knicks at Toyota Center.
Record: 6-7.

Nov. 23: Rockets 131, Knicks 103

Chandler Parsons recorded a career-high 31 points, James Harden added 33 and 9 assists as the Rockets cooled off the Knicks at Toyota Center.
Record: 6-7.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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Nov. 21: Rockets 93, Bulls 89

James Harden led the Rockets past the Bulls recording 28 points and five steals.
Record: 5-7.

Nov. 21: Rockets 93, Bulls 89

James Harden led the Rockets past the Bulls recording 28 points and five steals.
Record: 5-7.

Photo: James Nielsen / Chronicle

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Nov. 19: Jazz 102, Rockets 91

The Rockets ended their road trip with a thud, getting blown out by Utah.
Record: 4-7.

Nov. 19: Jazz 102, Rockets 91

The Rockets ended their road trip with a thud, getting blown out by Utah.
Record: 4-7.

Photo: Rick Bowmer / Associated Press

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Nov. 18: Lakers 119, Rockets 108

Kobe Bryant recorded a triple double and Dwight Howard was unstoppable as James Harden and the Rockets rolled over in L.A.
Record: 4-6.

Nov. 18: Lakers 119, Rockets 108

Kobe Bryant recorded a triple double and Dwight Howard was unstoppable as James Harden and the Rockets rolled over in L.A.
Record: 4-6.

Photo: Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press

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Nov. 16: Blazers 119, Rockets 117 (OT)

The Rocekts fell to the Blazers for the second time this season, both were overtime affairs.
Record: 4-5.

Nov. 16: Blazers 119, Rockets 117 (OT)

The Rocekts fell to the Blazers for the second time this season, both were overtime affairs.
Record: 4-5.

Photo: Don Ryan / Associated Press

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Nov. 14: Rockets 100, Hornets 96

James Harden returned to his scoring ways as the Rockets withstood the late charge put on by the Hornets.
Record: 4-4.

Nov. 14: Rockets 100, Hornets 96

James Harden returned to his scoring ways as the Rockets withstood the late charge put on by the Hornets.
Record: 4-4.

Photo: Houston Chronicle

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Nov. 12: Heat 113, Rockets 110

The Houston Rockets rallied back to give the Heat a late scare, but in the end it wasn't enough to knock off the defending champions.
Record: 3-4.

Nov. 12: Heat 113, Rockets 110

The Houston Rockets rallied back to give the Heat a late scare, but in the end it wasn't enough to knock off the defending champions.
Record: 3-4.

Photo: Billy Smith II / Houston Chronicle

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Nov. 10: Rockets 96, Pistons 82

The Rockets responded well to the absence of their coach, notching their third victory of the year.
Record: 3-3.

Nov. 10: Rockets 96, Pistons 82

The Rockets responded well to the absence of their coach, notching their third victory of the year.
Record: 3-3.

Photo: Associated Press

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Nov. 9: Grizzlies 93, Rockets 85

Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin had 15 points in the Rockets' third consecutive loss.
Record: 2-3.

Nov. 9: Grizzlies 93, Rockets 85

Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin had 15 points in the Rockets' third consecutive loss.
Record: 2-3.

Photo: Daniel Johnston / Associated Press

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Nov. 7: Nuggets 93, Rockets 87

The Nuggets came out hot and the Rockets were never able to recover from a slow start. James Harden was held to a season-low 15 points.
Record: 2-2.

Nov. 7: Nuggets 93, Rockets 87

The Nuggets came out hot and the Rockets were never able to recover from a slow start. James Harden was held to a season-low 15 points.
Record: 2-2.

Photo: James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

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Nov. 3: Blazers 95, Rockets 85 (OT)

The Rockets had an early lead, but were not able to hold onto it, falling to the Blazers in overtime.
Record: 2-1.

Nov. 3: Blazers 95, Rockets 85 (OT)

The Rockets had an early lead, but were not able to hold onto it, falling to the Blazers in overtime.
Record: 2-1.

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Nov. 2: Rockets 109, Hawks 102

James Harden exploded for a career-high 45 points in the Rockets second win of the season. Jeremy Lin chipped in by scoring 21.
Record: 2-0.

Nov. 2: Rockets 109, Hawks 102

James Harden exploded for a career-high 45 points in the Rockets second win of the season. Jeremy Lin chipped in by scoring 21.
Record: 2-0.

Photo: Hyosub Shin / Atlanta Journal-Constitution/MCT

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Oct. 31: Rockets 105, Pistons 96

James Harden had a coming out party in Detroit, leading all scorers with 37 points in his Rockets' debut.
Record: 1-0.

Oct. 31: Rockets 105, Pistons 96

James Harden had a coming out party in Detroit, leading all scorers with 37 points in his Rockets' debut.
Record: 1-0.

Photo: Duane Burleson / Associated Press

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After brief D-League stint, Motiejunas will return to Rockets

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Montiejunas back from D-League
The Rockets recalled rookie forward Donatas Motiejunas from his NBA Development League assignment on Sunday. Motiejunas spent nearly two weeks with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. In two games, he averaged 24.0 points and 9.5 rebounds.

“I prefer to play on a team like this and get an opportunity to get a lot of minutes and freedom on the court than sit on the bench,” Motiejunas said of his D-League experience. “I think it was a smart move by the Rockets to let me get back to the level I was before the season started. I’m thankful for all the people who were helping me and supporting me.”

Motiejunas had one five-minute stint in the Rockets’ six games before he was sent to the Vipers. With center Cole Aldrich and guard/forward Carlos Delfino hurt and forward Royce White unavailable, the Rockets were short-handed in the frontcourt without Motiejunas. That became especially clear Friday when Patrick Patterson was in early foul trouble and Marcus Morris had to leave the game.

Lin sits out to get some rest
Guard Jeremy Lin sat out most of Sunday’s practice but said he had no specific injury, instead citing general fatigue.